More Help, Using Creative Software AutoUpdate | Creative SB1500

More Help

For the latest news and products for Sound Blaster, visit www.soundblaster.com. The site also includes information on making purchases, technical help, and the latest driver updates.

Using Creative Software AutoUpdate

Locating, downloading, and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with the web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system.

When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet, the web site will analyze your computer system to determine what operating system (OS), language, and Creative products are installed in your system.

After the online analysis, you will be able to select from a list of only the most relevant software and driver updates. The files will then be retrieved and installed on your system for you.

To learn more about Creative Software AutoUpdate, visit www.soundblaster.com/support.

Notes

•First-time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a browser component required for system inspection. Ensure that the content is signed by Creative Labs, Inc., then click the Yes button.

•Ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer running Creative Software AutoUpdate.

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Creative SB1500 manual More Help, Using Creative Software AutoUpdate

Contents

User’s Guide Minimum Requirements Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-VideoIntroduction System Requirements More Help Using Creative Software AutoUpdate About Your Hardware Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio cardSB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 Jack or Connector Description Audio Control Module ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx only About Your Hardware Connecting Speakers and Headphones For 5.1 channel speakers Positioning Your Speakers Channel analog speakers Connecting Analog Speaker Systems Audio Inputs Front Rear Center Subwoofer Connecting Digital Speaker Systems Connecting your A/V receiver to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting Home Theater Systems Connect to Line Out 1 Front L/R Connecting your A/V Receiver using Line Level inputs Connect Line Out 2 Rear L/R Connect Line Out 3 Center/Subwoofer For headsets Connecting Headphones and Headsets Connecting your ACM to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting Audio Control Module Connecting your headphones and headsets to the ACM Installing and Uninstalling Software Uninstalling Drivers and ApplicationsTo remove Dolby Digital Live To remove DTS Connect For Windows Installing Drivers and Applications Dolby Digital Live Using Your Sound Blaster Z-SeriesPlaying Games Creative ALchemy Decoding with an external decoder Watching DVDsDTS Connect Decoding with a software DVD player Playing / Recording Music Chatting / Gaming Creating Music Applications Using the Creative Software Suite Customizing Your Avatar Sound Blaster Z-Series Control PanelManaging Your Profiles Sharing Profiles Adjusting Your Master Volume Settings Configuring Your Software SettingsConfiguring Your General Settings Enhancing Your Listening Experience SBX Pro Studio Settings Having Fun with CrystalVoice CrystalVoice Settings Scout Mode Testing Your Audio Playback Speakers/Headphones Settings Setting up DTS Connect Cinematic Settings Adjusting Your Mixer Settings Mixer Settings Selecting the Input Device Source Customizing Your EQ Settings Equalizer Settings Advanced Features Settings Playing Games Using Your Audio DeviceEnable Windows XP Compatibility Mode Enable the Game in Creative ALchemy Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker Setup Speaker ConfigurationBass Management Speaker Position Polarity Selection Speaker Level General Specifications Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio Card Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection CompatibilityPin Configuration Connectivity Cannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect TroubleshootingProblems with Digital Audio Devices Problems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect If there are other audio cards on the system Problems with Multiple Audio DevicesProblems with Sound No sound from the headphones Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents Safety Information License and Copyright